Happy New Year!

It has been quite a season. On November 29th I celebrated five years cancer free. I threw a party to celebrate and I really need someone to remind me that as an introvert, it’s not very clever to plan an event that puts you at the center of attention. I visited family. Right after school let out I came down with Something. I don’t get sick very often, but every twenty years or so I’ll catch a cold that sits me right down upon my ass. It wasn’t COVID or the flu…just a general malaise and a cough that made me sound like I’m a two-pack-a-day gal…but not sexy like Lauren Bacall…more just emphysemic. I am feeling better now, but it sure put a damper on my holiday celebrations. I did get to spend some time resting and editing my To Do list. I didn’t get the things done I wanted to, but I am okay with it. It will all be there when I get back.

The students come back tomorrow and I am so excited. I really love my job…and though I needed the break, I can’t do my job without them.

I don’t do resolutions…the word irritates me for some reason. Instead I make commitments to myself. Resume my IF, yoga daily, practice more meditation, drink water, lay off soda…the big one for me this year, though is I want to actually see and spend time with the blurs that were at the party I threw.

I also give myself at least three restarts every year. New Years Day, my birthday, and the first day of school. I don’t have to be perfect (because I can’t be), but excellence is always an option…whatever that happens to be from day to day.

I hope this next year is full of blessings, new discoveries, and such love.